 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm off to Bad Hofgastein for a long weekend in March, staying in the Kur & Sport Hotel Palace. Can anyone recommend somewhere good to hire skis? I don't to go too far out of my way, as with only a weekend I want to maximise skiing time (and minimise walking in skiboots time). I hired through Skiset at 49 Degree North last year, but they were really slow when we picked the gear up and I wasn't that convinced about the quality of the equipment. One option is I could take pot luck on hiring from the shop in the hotel, but I've really no idea how good their equipment is.
Cheers,
SM.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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IIRC there is a small ski shop near the funicular which was very good - and you can store skis and boots there as well - can't remember the name of it though
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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sugarmoma666, Stayed there last year, beautiful hotel, food etc. I am sure the hire shop is a local firm that operate from a small room in the basement but only at set times, they seemed efficient when I looked at their setup but I think you need to book through the hotel in advance and be very specific about the gear you want as the guys will only bring what they need to hire out. Contact the hotel direct to be sure but it would be a really handy option.
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We got back from Bad Hofgastein a few weeks ago. Rented our skis from Irausek, which is probably the place heliphil is thinking of. Right beside the main funicular station. Professional, friendly, good gear, and and we got a decent deal booking online in advance. Recommended!
Btw the ski buses run frequently in mornings/afternoons (every 10 mins or so) and drop off really close to the funicular station, so no need to rent a ski locker. Being lazy, we'd originally planned to fork out for one at the base station, but the buses were so close and frequent that we decided to leave our gear at the hotel (a first for us!). For you the trip is so short from the Kur & Sport you should be fine.
Enjoy!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hi guys just seen this is the most recent thread for Bad Hofgastein, thought to ask what the outcome was and if anyone knows how long a ski safari is possible towards Schladming have good next jan 2014 so plenty of time to get sorted. Need to work out if its a transfer or get raped to hire a car.
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